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Classic Conversations

Classic Conversations

De: Jeff Dwoskin
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Take a deep dive into pop nostalgia with us! Pop culture influencers, TV stars, film actors, comedians, and musicians share inspirational stories about the road to success. Insightful conversations that are part comedy/part drama and are always entertaining! If you love classic TV, you'll love Classic Conversations with your host, comedian, Jeff Dwoskin.2020-2025 Jeff Dwoskin Arte
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  • Brian Levant Reflects on The Beaver, The Flintstones, and Jingle All The Way

    Brian Levant Reflects on The Beaver, The Flintstones, and Jingle All The Way
    Jul 28 2025
    From the golden age of sitcoms to the family-favorite films that defined childhoods, Brian Levant has done it all. In this in-depth conversation, he reflects on his decades-long career across television and movies—sharing heartfelt memories from Happy Days, wild behind-the-scenes stories from Beethoven and Jingle All the Way, and the extraordinary journey of bringing The Flintstones to life. With passion, humor, and a touch of sentimentality, Brian reminds us why the classics never fade.

    Episode Highlights:

    • A nostalgic journey through Brian Levant’s Hollywood legacy from live-action Bedrock to rebooting Beaver.
    • Directed the most successful show in Disney Channel’s early history: The New Leave It to Beaver
    • Reveals the real reason he took over directing Beethoven and the shocking backstory of the original director
    • Shares the ambitious production secrets behind The Flintstones live-action film, including building Bedrock from scratch
    • Reminisces about working with legends like Elizabeth Taylor, Phil Hartman, and Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Talks about overlooked projects, lost opportunities, and his mission to preserve his creative legacy

    You're going to love my conversation with Brian Levant

    • 50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic
    • Brian Levant IMDB
    • Brian's Instagram

    More Happy Days?

    • Anson Williams (Potsie) - Episode 110
    • Marion Ross (Mrs. C) - Episode 114
    • Don Most (Ralph Malph) - Episode 116
    • Linda Purl - Episode 343
    • Jim Meskimen - Episode 145

    Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host):

    • Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
    • The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter
    • Podcast website
    • Podcast on Instagram
    • Join my mailing list
    • Subscribe to my Youtube channel
    • Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show

    Ways to support the show:

    • Buy me a coffee (support the show)
    • Dashery/TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more!
    • Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.
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    55 m
  • Emmy-Winning Writer Bob Illes on Comedy, Chaos, and Classic TV

    Emmy-Winning Writer Bob Illes on Comedy, Chaos, and Classic TV
    Jul 21 2025
    Before Bob Illes was writing for The Carol Burnett Show, Smothers Brothers, and Silver Spoons, he was just a kid trying to climb inside his black-and-white TV. In this wildly funny and revealing conversation, Bob shares the misadventures, backstage feuds, celebrity run-ins (hello, Groucho Marx and Peter Sellers), and ridiculous showbiz politics that shaped his decades-long career in TV comedy. From bombing in front of Joey Bishop to being snubbed by Steve Martin (but in a friendly way), it’s a behind-the-scenes rollercoaster full of laughs and jaw-dropping moments.

    Episode Highlights:

    • What it’s like to write comedy for Cosby, Carol Burnett, and Fred Willard
    • Bob's college radio show that accidentally became a star-studded madhouse
    • The truth behind Jason Bateman getting booted from Silver Spoons
    • Why Groucho Marx had to keep his cigar wrapped in plastic
    • Pitching a gay bar storyline to Sanford & Son… in 1973

    You're going to love my conversation with Bob Illes

      • IMDB

    Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host):

    • Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
    • The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter
    • Podcast website
    • Podcast on Instagram
    • Join my mailing list
    • Subscribe to my Youtube channel
    • Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show

    Ways to support the show:

    • Buy me a coffee (support the show)
    • Dashery/TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more!
    • Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.
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    49 m
  • TV Reunions, Tabloids, and Truths with William Keck

    TV Reunions, Tabloids, and Truths with William Keck
    Jul 14 2025
    From his days hiding in the bushes at celebrity parties to orchestrating beloved TV cast reunions, William Keck has done it all. In this discussion, the Emmy-nominated producer and tabloid veteran returns to share more behind-the-scenes stories from his wildly entertaining memoir "When You Step Upon a Star." Keck opens up about the emotional impact of his reunion specials, his time at the National Enquirer, and the magic (and mayhem) of bringing TV families back together decades later. Whether you loved Happy Days, The Love Boat, Gilligan’s Island, or The Waltons, this conversation is a nostalgic goldmine.

    Episode Highlights:

    • How reunions for shows like Happy Days and The Waltons came to life
    • Behind-the-scenes secrets from Gilligan’s Island, Dynasty, and The Brady Bunch casts
    • The emotional toll (and joy) of helping cast members reconnect for the final time
    • Funny and touching moments from autograph encounters at fan conventions
    • Reflections on aging TV legends and the sensitive side of bringing them back on screen

    You're going to love my conversation with William Keck

    • IMDB
    • When You Step Upon A Star (William's Book)
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Facebook

    Even more William - check out this previous episode

    Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host):

    • Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
    • The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter
    • Podcast website
    • Podcast on Instagram
    • Join my mailing list
    • Subscribe to my Youtube channel
    • Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show

    Ways to support the show:

    • Buy me a coffee (support the show)
    • Dashery/TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more!
    • Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.
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    1 h
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